On 8 August 2014, the following measures came into effect –
European Union (Annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol Sanctions) Order 2014
This applied in Island law Council Regulations (EU) Nos. 692/2014 and 825/2014 which imposed restrictions following the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol and provide for a ban on imports from Crimea and Sevastopol, and restrictions involving new investment related to infrastructure sectors of transport, telecommunications and energy, and the exploitation of natural resources in the region, as well as an export ban on key equipment and technology related to those sectors.
Annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol Sanctions Regulations 2014
These Regulations provide for offences and penalties in connection with contravention of the restrictions contained in Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 (as amended by Regulation 825/2014), as well as information powers for the Treasury.
European Union (Territorial Integrity, Sovereignty and Independence of Ukraine Sanctions) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2014
This Order applied in Island law Council Regulation (EU) No 811/2014, which amended Regulation 269/2014, expanding the criteria for designating those subject to sanctions so as to allow for the inclusion of individuals or entities who actively provide material or financial support to, or are benefiting from, the Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea or the destabilisation of Eastern-Ukraine.
Territorial Integrity, Sovereignty and Independence of Ukraine Sanctions (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014
These Regulations provide for penalties and offences for contravention of Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, as amended by Regulation 811/2014, as well as providing that the Treasury is able to issue licences where permitted by the amended Regulation.
European Union (Russia Sanctions) Order 2014
This Order applied in Island law Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine. The measures include an arms embargo and related restrictions, restrictions relating to the supply of certain technologies related to energy, oil and gas, a prohibition on certain technical and financial assistance, and limited sanctions prohibiting the involvement in certain bonds, securities etc with a maturity of more than 90 days issued by or on behalf of 4 named banks.
Russia Sanctions Regulations 2014
These Regulations provide for offences and penalties for contravention of the restrictions contained in Regulation 833/2014, as well as providing the Treasury with licensing and information powers.
Notice to Exporters
The new sanctions imposed in respect of Russia by means of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 involve –
- an arms embargo involving all goods included on the UK Military List, with related prohibitions on the provision of technical and financial assistance, financing and brokering services. There is also a ban on the purchase, import or transport of military goods from Russia.
- a prohibition on the supply of dual-use items that may be intended for military use, or by a military end-user, again with related prohibitions on the provision of technical and financial assistance, financing and brokering services. The supply of goods for civil use is not affected, but export licence applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
- an export licence being required for the export of certain energy-related equipment and technology (including where exported to other countries but for use in Russia).
These measures supplement changes concerned with –
- the suspension of all licences and application processing for direct export to Russia – or export to third countries for incorporation into equipment for export to Russia – of military and dual use items destined for units of the Russian armed forces or other state agencies, which could be or are being deployed against Ukraine; and
- the export ban on key equipment and technology related to infrastructure sectors of transport, telecommunications and energy, and the exploitation of natural resources in the region, as imposed by Regulation 825/2014.
More information can be found on the Customs and Excise website.
